Phoenix, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 1,472,583 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Phoenix offers an arid climate, with very hot summers and temperate winters.
Geography
Phoenix is located along the Salt River Valley, or "Valley of the Sun," in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert.
Cultural Attractions
The internationally-renowned Heard Musuem includes the Barry Goldwater Collection, which includes over 400 Hopi kachina dolls.
Recreation
Many parks have been established to preserve the desert landscape, most notably South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres
Historical
Phoenix was originally called Pumpkinville due to the large pumpkins that flourished in fields along the canals.
Economy
The state capital, Phoenix is also home to Arizona State University, which is ever-increasing its research capabilities.
| Air quality [details] | 103 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 27.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 9,698 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 34 / 71 / 73 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 3 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Maryland Gardens Care Center | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Manor Health & Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Chris Ridge Premier Care And Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grace Healthcare Of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Beatitudes Campus | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Capri At The Pointe Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Terraces Of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Arizona Grand Senior Living Community | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Desert Haven Care Center | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Christian Care Nursing Center | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Coronado Healthcare Center | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Sky Healthcare & Rehab | Glendale, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Terrace Nursing Center | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glencroft Care Center | Glendale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glendale Care Center | Glendale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of North Glendale | Glendale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Phoenix Mountain Nursing Ctr | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ridgecrest Healthcare | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Brighton Gardens Of Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Osborn Health And Rehabilitation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Scottsdale Heritage Court | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
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